32974520_e.qxd 06/02/2007 10.37 Pagina 1 LAVAMAT L 60825 La lavadora ecológica The environmentally friendly washing machine Instrucciones para el uso Instruction booklet PRELAVADO/ LAVADO 1000 900 ACLARADO 700 500 STOP ACLARAD. INTENSIVO PROGR. CORTO PRESELECCION TIEMPO ACLARADO + CENTRIFUGAR FIN PRELAVADO MANCHAS DELICADOS START/ PAUSA SOBRE DOSIF. PUERTA CENTRIF.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 43 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 44 Contents Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-47 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Main features of your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 45 Contents How to wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Add detergent and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Select the desired wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 46 Safety instructions The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes. General safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause serious danger. Contact your local AEG/ELECTROLUX Service Force Centre.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 47 Safety instructions Child safety • Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - there is a risk that they could become trapped inside. • The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 48 Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy! The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 49 • If the water has a medium or high degree of hardness (starting from hardness degree II, see “Detergents and additives”) water softeners must be added. The amount of detergent can then be adjusted to hardness degree I (= soft). Main features of your washing machine • Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. • Stain option for effectively treating stained washing. • Intensive option for heavy soiled laundry.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 50 Description of the appliance Front view Detergent drawer Control panel PRELAVADO/ LAVADO 1200 900 ACLARADO 700 500 STOP ACLARAD. INTENSIVO PROGR. CORTO PRESELECCION TIEMPO ACLARADO + CENTRIFUGAR FIN PRELAVADO MANCHAS DELICADOS START/ PAUSA SOBRE DOSIF. PUERTA CENTRIF. DELICADO DELICADO RESISTENTES COLOR OFF CENTRIFUGAR DESAGUAR SUAVIZANTES ACLARADOS DELICADOS FRIO 30 LANA 40 FRIO 30 90 40 40 FRIO 90E 60E 40E 40 40 30 FRIO 60 SINT.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 51 Description of the appliance Control panel D E F G PRELAVADO/ LAVADO 1000 900 ACLARADO 700 500 STOP ACLARAD. INTENSIVO PROGR. CORTO PRESELECCION ACLARADO + TIEMPO CENTRIFUGAR FIN PRELAVADO MANCHAS DELICADOS SOBRE DOSIF. START PAUSA PUERTA A A = C = E = G = I = L = M= B C H I CENTRIF.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 52 Description of the appliance Position 90E, 60E and 40E (economy) corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme for normally soiled laundry, extended washing time. They cannot be combined with QUICK WASH and INTENSIVE options (PROGR. CORTO y INTENSIVO). Position FÁCIL =EASY TO IRON at 40°C In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. This programme is not available with SENSITIVE option.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 53 Description of the appliance Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the START/PAUSE button. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. PREWASH (PRELAVADO) The machine performs a prewash cycle before the main wash.
2974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 54 Description of the appliance QUICK WASH (PROG. CORTO) By pressing this button the washing time is reduced. For use when washing lightly soiled laundry. This option is not available with programme wool, handwash and economy programmes. Important: By depressing at the same time buttons SPIN SPEED and QUICK WASH the machine will perform an extra rinse (see page 63).
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 55 Description of the appliance • Alarm code indicating a fault in the machine operation (see page 73). Programme progress display By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on. After the machine has started, only the running phase pilot light stays on. When the programme has finished, the FIN (End) pilot light comes on. When the programme has finished, if the SOBRE DOSIF.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 56 Description of the appliance The PUERTA light (Door) on the control panel indicates if the door can be opened: • green light: the door can be opened; • red light: the door cannot be opened; Detergent dispenser drawer * * 56 Compartment for prewash detergent and stain remover. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 57 Before the first wash Before your first wash, we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then, run a cotton cycle at 90°, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 58 Preparing the wash cycle Weight of laundry Sort of laundry Approximate dry weights Bathrobes 1200 g Work shirts 300-600 g Quilt covers 700 g Sheets 500 g Blouses 100 g Hand towels 200 g Tea towels 100 g Shirts 200 g Pillowcases 200 g Night-gowns/Pyjamas 200-250 g Tablecloths 200-300 g Underwear 250 g Types of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash programme.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 59 Preparing the wash cycle Delicates 40 30 Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric. 40 30 Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are particularly sensitive to machine washing. The WOOL programme is suitable for this type of fabric.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 60 Preparing the wash cycle Detergents and additives Which detergent and additive? Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 61 Preparing the wash cycle How to wash Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible. Close the door. Add detergent and additives Pull the drawer out till it stops. Pour the main wash detergent into compartment . If you wish to perform a PREWASH pour detergent into compartment . If you wish to perform a STAIN pour the Stain Remover into compartment .
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 62 How to wash Select the desired wash programme Turn the programme selector dial to the desired position: the lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected programme light on. The display shows the duration of the programme. PRELAVADO/ LAVADO ACLARADO ACLARADO + CENTRIFUGAR FIN SOBRE DOSIF. PUERTA CENTRIF.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 63 How to wash EXTRA RINSE (ACLARADO +) This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse). The extra rinse is available only with the cotton, synthetics or delicate programme and with programme ACLARADOS DELICADOS (RINSES).
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 64 How to wash Starting the programme 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Press START/PAUSE to start the programme. If the Delay Start option has been selected the programme will start at the end of the countdown. If on the display appears the alarm code E40 at the start of the programme it indicates that the door is open. Close the door and press the START/PAUSE button again.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 65 How to wash At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. A steadly zero appears on the display. The FIN (END) light comes on in the programme progress display, the START/PAUSE button goes off and the light PUERTA is green.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 66 Programme chart Wash programmes for cottons Wash Temp. programme White Cottons and Linens 90E Whites ECONOMY 90° 90E Fabrics Additional functions Cotton and linen, for example normally soiled work garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels. White cotton and linen, for example normally to lightly soiled sheets and household linen.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 67 Programme chart Special programmes Wash Temp. programme Consumption* Energy Water lt. kWh Additional functions Max. load PREWASH STAIN** SENSITIVE INTENSIVE QUICK WASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 2,5 kg 0.9 54 PREWASH STAIN QUICK WASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED INTENSIVE 1.5 kg 0.4 59 40°-30° Delicate fabrics, for QUICK WASH EXTRA RINSE 2,5 kg Delicates FRIO example curtains. RINSE HOLD (Cold) 0.5 55 0.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 68 Programme chart Wash programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool Programme DescripAdditional Max. Programme phases tion functions load ACLARADOS DELICADOS (Gentle rinses) This programme can 3 rinses with liquid be used for additive. rinsing hand Short spin. washed garments. EXTRA RINSE SENSITIVE 6 kg RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED Hand washed SUAVIZAN1 rinse with liquid RINSE HOLD garments to TES additive. 6 kg SPIN SPEED be starched (Softeners) Long spin.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 69 Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash programme, pull the dispenser drawer out a little to let it dry. Leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate. If the machine is not used for a prolonged period: Close the water tap and unplug the appliance. Periodical cleaning Exterior Clean the outside of the cabinet with soap and water only. Rinse with clean water and dry.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 70 Cleaning and maintenance Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold. Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if the machine does not empty and/or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: Disconnect the appliance.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 71 Cleaning and maintenance Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. Screw the pump fully in. Close the pump door. Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the hose from the tap. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 72 Cleaning and maintenance Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: pull out the plug from the power socket; close the water tap; if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; open the the pump door; place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Remove its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 73 Something not working? If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual whistling noise, different from the noise made by traditional washing machines, this is due to a new type of motor. If water is not visible in the drum, this is due to the modern technology of new washing machines that use less water than traditional machines. Troubleshooting If a problem arises, you can try to solve it yourself following the instructions below.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 74 Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution The water tap is closed (E10). Open the water tap. The water inlet hose is squashed or kinked (E10). The machine does not fill The machine fills then empties immediately Check the whole length of the hose and remove the kink. The small filter of the water Clean the filter. inlet hose is clogged (E10). The door is not properly closed (E40). Close the door. The end of the drain hose is too low.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 75 Something not working? Problem The machine vibrates or is noisy The door will not open Possible cause Solution The transit bolts have not been removed. Check that the machine has been unpacked as described in the Installation section. The feet have not been adjusted. Carefully level the machine. There is little laundry in the drum. Correct operation of the machine is not affected. The programme is still running and the drum is turning.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 76 Something not working? Unsatisfactory washing results If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum • Too little detergent has been used. • An unsuitable detergent has been used. • Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. • The programme/temperature has not been correctly selected. If grey stains remain on the laundry • Laundry stained with ointments, grease or oil has been washed with an insufficient amount of detergent.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 77 Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with door opened Height adjustment Load (depending on programme) Use Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning Water pressure 85x60x63 cm 101.5 cm ± 10 mm approx. 6 kg max. domestic max. 55 rpm 1000/900/700/500 rpm 0.05 - 0.8 MPa This appliance complies with the following EC directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19.2.1973 “Low voltage directive”, including directive 93 / 68 / EEC - 89/336/EEC of 3.5.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 78 Service In the section “Something not working?” some problems that can be solved by yourself are listed. Read this section in the event of problems. If you are not able to find a solution, contact the Service centre. In all cases, explain your problem carefully, in order to facilitate troubleshooting: the engineer will be able to decide whether a service call is necessary. Take note of the serial number (Ser.No.) and the product number (Prod. No.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.35 Pagina 79 Instructions for installation and electrical connection Safety instructions for the installer • This appliance is heavy, care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the retailer. • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.36 Pagina 80 Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom. HEC0008 Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. With a suitable spanner, supplied with the machine A unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.36 Pagina 81 Installation Important! All the different plug caps are supplied with the appliance in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet. Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph “Water inlet”. Positioning HEC0005 Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. • Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.36 Pagina 82 Installation Important! Do not place the inlet hose downwards. Angle the hose to the left or right depending on the position of your water tap. 3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent HEC0006 leaks. 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.36 Pagina 83 Installation The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose. The drain hose must not be kinked. Important! The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Centre. Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply.
132974520_gb.qxd 06/02/2007 10.36 Pagina 84 AEG/Electrolux Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG/ELECTROLUX 132974520-01-0207 Salvo modificaciones Subject to change without notice From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No. 1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use.
